The American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine

The American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine

by Melvin Speisman
Season 2
AI and Surgery with Dr Christopher J. Tignanelli
Christopher J. Tignanelli, MD, MS, MBA is a tenured Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Data Science. He is triple board-certified in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Clinical Informatics, and provides care for trauma, emergency general surgery, surgical critical care, and ECMO patients. He also holds 5 EPIC EHR certifications. Dr. Tignanelli is a nationally recognized clinician-scientist whose work focuses on clinical informatics, artificial intelligence, machine learning–enabled decision support, and learning health systems to improve outcomes and reduce unwarranted variation in care. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and has received more than $30 million in direct research funding from NIH, AHRQ, the Gates Foundation, the Henry Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine and other federal and foundation sources. His research emphasizes the development, implementation, and real-world scaling of interoperable, evidence-based digital health tools across complex health systems. If you'd like more information, to become a member, or to attend our Live Scientific Session at MCCormick Place Convention Center October 9-10, 2026 in Chicago, IL please visit our website at Www.AmericanCollegeaim.Org
AI and Breast Imaging with Dr. Fernando Collado-Mesa
Fernando Collado-Mesa, MD, FSBI, received his medical degree from the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba, and completed a residency in Medical Epidemiology at the National School of Public Health, Havana, Cuba. He is former Public Health Research Fellow, Pan American Health Organization, and former Academic Visitor, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, England. After migrating to the United States, he successfully met all requirements, including ECFMG certification and USMLE steps, and successfully applied for and completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He completed a breast imaging radiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Collado-Mesa joined the Department of Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in July 2010. In 2023 he was promoted to the academic rank of Professor of Clinical Radiology. In recognition of his level of expertise and dedication to the field of breast imaging radiology, Dr. Collado-Mesa was inducted as a fellow of the Society of Breast Imaging. Dr. Collado-Mesa has participated, presented, and lectured at numerous local, national, and international meetings and is the author of multiple scientific publications. He is passionate about patient care, medical education, and research. If you'd like more information, to become a member, or to attend our Live Scientific Session at MCCormick Place Convention Center October 9-10, 2026 in Chicago, IL please visit our website at Www.AmericanCollegeaim.Org
Keynote on AI and Medicine 2026
Leadership of The American College of AI and Medicine delivers Keynote Address at Charleston, West Virginia, Coliseum and Convention Center If you are interested in learning more, becoming a member or attending our annual Scientific Session October 9-10, 2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL, visit us at Www.AmericanCollegeAIM.Org
AI in Primary Care with Dr Virginia Irwin-Scott from AMCAIM 2025
In this presentation from the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine (AMCAIM) Scientific Session 2025 at McCormick Place, Dr. Virginia Irwin-Scott explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence in primary care and value-based healthcare. Dr. Irwin-Scott is a nephrologist, healthcare executive, and National Director of Kidney Care at ChenMed, with decades of experience leading clinical care initiatives focused on chronic kidney disease, population health, and improving patient outcomes. She also holds an Executive MBA and completed advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare through MIT Sloan School of Management. In this session, she discusses how AI can help transform primary care through earlier disease detection, improved clinical workflows, personalized patient management, and more proactive population health strategies — while still preserving the human connection at the center of medicine. Topics include: • AI in primary care and value-based care • Chronic kidney disease management and prevention • Clinical decision support tools • Healthcare leadership and innovation • AI-driven patient engagement and workflow optimization • The future of preventive and personalized medicine AMCAIM brings together physicians, researchers, innovators, and healthcare leaders exploring the responsible integration of artificial intelligence into modern medicine. For More Information, interested in becoming a member, or attending our 2026 Scientific Session Live October 9-10, 2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL visit our website at Www.AmericanCollegeAIM.org #AIinHealthcare #PrimaryCare #ArtificialIntelligence #ValueBasedCare #PopulationHealth #ChronicKidneyDisease #HealthcareInnovation #AMCAIM #MedicalAI #DigitalHealth #ClinicalAI #PhysicianLeadership #PreventiveMedicine #HealthcareTechnology #KidneyCare
AI in Neurology 2026 with Dr Mel Speisman at St. Francis Hospital
Melvin Speisman, MD, FACP President of The American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine Dr. Mel Speisman specializes in Academic Internal Medicine. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, stroke, and other chronic medical conditions. He is interested in the primary prevention of disease with a passion for medical education and bedside teaching. He has received numerous awards from medical students and residents during his 25 year career as a core faculty member of an internal medicine residency program. Dr. Speisman has mentored many physicians to take on leadership roles in academic internal medicine. Mel is a lifetime member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society signifying his lifelong commitment to outstanding patient care, professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, teaching, and community service. In 2024, Mel completed certification programs in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at both Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as a certification in Artificial Intelligence from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Mel is currently enrolled in the Stanford Artificial Intelligence in Health care Certificate Program with the goal of becoming a world leader at the intersection of AI and Medicine. Mel is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine (FAIM). In August 2024, he transitioned from being an Assistant Professor in the Division of Academic Internal Medicine at the University Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine to taking a position as President of the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine. For more information, to become a member, or to attend our annual Live Scientific Session October 9-10, 2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago Illinois please visit our website at Www.AmericanCollegeAIM.Org
AI in Women's Health with Dr. Andrew Deutsch from AMCAIM 2025
🎙️ AI in Women’s Health: Smarter Care Across the Lifespan Featuring Dr. Andrew S. Deutsch, MD, FACOG, FAIM 📍 American College of AI and Medicine (AMCAIM) Scientific Session 2025 In this episode, Dr. Andrew S. Deutsch—board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Fellow of the American College of AI and Medicine—explores how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of women’s healthcare. With a clinical background spanning advanced surgical techniques, ambulatory education, and real-world patient care, Dr. Deutsch offers a grounded perspective on how AI can enhance—not replace—clinical decision-making in OB/GYN. Trained at Chicago Medical School with residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, where he now serves as Co-Director of Ambulatory Education, Dr. Deutsch bridges both academic and community healthcare settings. He currently practices at Women’s Health Specialists and is on staff at Lutheran General Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. ⸻ 🔍 In this episode, we explore: • How AI is improving early detection and risk prediction for conditions like cancer, endometriosis, and obstetric complications • The role of machine learning in developing personalized care strategies for women across different life stages • Practical insights on implementing AI tools in both hospital systems and everyday clinical workflows
AI Driven Cardiology and the Role of Future Clinicians
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alexander “AJ” Blood (MD, MSc, FACC, ABOM)—a cardiologist, critical care physician, and AI innovator at the forefront of digital health transformation. Dr. Blood is an instructor at Harvard Medical School and Associate Director at the Mass General Brigham Accelerator, where he works on integrating artificial intelligence into real-world clinical care. As Co-Founder and CEO of AlwithCare, he is actively building solutions to improve clinical trials and patient outcomes using AI. Together, we explore: • How AI is already reshaping cardiology and clinical workflows • The evolving role of clinicians in an AI-driven healthcare system • Where human judgment still matters most • The risks, limitations, and ethical considerations of AI in medicine 👇 Let us know in the comments: Do you think clinicians will always be essential? For more podcasts, articles, and discussions like this, visit our website at WWW.AMERICANCOLLEGEAIM.ORG. Sign up to become a member or even to attend our Live Scientific Session on October 9-10,2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.
AI and Medical Informatics: A Panel Discussion from AMCAIM 2025 Chicago, IL
AI and Medical Informatics | Panel Discussion | AMCAIM 2025 Chicago Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming modern healthcare. In this panel recorded live at the AMCAIM 2025 Scientific Session at McCormick Place in Chicago, leading physicians and informatics experts discuss how AI is reshaping clinical decision-making, medical data systems, and the future of patient care. This discussion explores the evolving role of medical informatics, clinical AI tools, and data-driven medicine, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into real-world healthcare environments. Panelists Yves A. Lussier, MD Dr. Lussier is Chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah School of Medicine and an internationally recognized physician-scientist in translational bioinformatics and precision medicine. His work focuses on applying artificial intelligence, systems biology, and large-scale clinical data to advance personalized healthcare and biomedical discovery. (U of U Medicine) Alexander McKinney, MD, CIIP Dr. McKinney is a radiologist and imaging informatics leader who focuses on the intersection of medical imaging, data science, and artificial intelligence in clinical practice. His work explores how AI can enhance diagnostic imaging workflows and improve decision support for physicians. Moderator – Juan (JC) Rojas, MD, MS Dr. Rojas is a physician informaticist and healthcare technology leader serving as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Rush University Medical Center. His work focuses on the practical integration of artificial intelligence, clinical informatics, and digital health technologies to improve patient care and physician workflows. (LinkedIn) Recorded Live at: AMCAIM 2025 Scientific Session McCormick Place – Chicago, Illinois For More Information on attending our next LIVE Scientific Session October 9-10, 2026 at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL or to become a member, please visit us at WWW.AMERICANCOLLEGEAIM.ORG
AI & Cardiology 2026 a Grand Rounds presentation at Carle Illinois College of Medicine with Dr Mel Speisman
Dr. Mel Speisman specializes in Academic Internal Medicine. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, stroke, and other chronic medical conditions. He is interested in the primary prevention of disease with a passion for medical education and bedside teaching. He has received numerous awards from medical students and residents during his 25 year career as a core faculty member of an internal medicine residency program. Dr. Speisman has mentored many physicians to take on leadership roles in academic internal medicine. Mel is a lifetime member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society signifying his lifelong commitment to outstanding patient care, professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, teaching, and community service. In 2024, Mel completed certification programs in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at both Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as a certification in Artificial Intelligence from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Mel is currently enrolled in the Stanford Artificial Intelligence in Health care Certificate Program with the goal of becoming a world leader at the intersection of AI and Medicine. Mel is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine (FAIM). In August 2024, he transitioned from being an Assistant Professor in the Division of Academic Internal Medicine at the University Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine to taking a position as President of the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine.
AI & Rheumatology with Dr. Mel Speisman at St. Francis Hospital
Dr. Mel Speisman specializes in Academic Internal Medicine. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, stroke, and other chronic medical conditions. He is interested in the primary prevention of disease with a passion for medical education and bedside teaching. He has received numerous awards from medical students and residents during his 25 year career as a core faculty member of an internal medicine residency program. Dr. Speisman has mentored many physicians to take on leadership roles in academic internal medicine. Mel is a lifetime member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society signifying his lifelong commitment to outstanding patient care, professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, teaching, and community service. In 2024, Mel completed certification programs in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at both Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as a certification in Artificial Intelligence from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Mel is currently enrolled in the Stanford Artificial Intelligence in Health care Certificate Program with the goal of becoming a world leader at the intersection of AI and Medicine. Mel is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine (FAIM). In August 2024, he transitioned from being an Assistant Professor in the Division of Academic Internal Medicine at the University Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine to taking a position as President of the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine. Sign up for more info, to become a member, or attend our Official 2026 Scientific Session at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL on October9-10, 2026 find us at WWW.AMERICANCOLLEGEAIM.ORG
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